CITY OF SHORELINE

SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL

SUMMARY MINUTES OF DINNER MEETING

Monday, June 11, 2001

6:00 p.m.

Shoreline Conference Center

Highlander Room

PRESENT: Mayor Jepsen, Deputy Mayor Hansen, Councilmembers Grossman, Lee, Montgomery, and Ransom

ABSENT: Councilmember Gustafson

STAFF: Steve Burkett, City Manager; Kristoff Bauer, Assistant to the City Manager; Joyce Nichols, Community and Government Relations Manager; Bill Conner, Public Works Director, Tim Stewart, Planning and Development Services Director; Kirk McKinley, Transportation Manager, and Sarah Bohlen, Transportation Planner

The meeting convened at 6:08 p.m.

The meeting began with a general discussion regarding recent heavy rainfall.

Steve Burkett, City Manager, proposed certain changes to the evening’s regular meeting agenda.

Tim Stewart, Planning and Development Services Director, discussed issues raised by opponents of the Paramount Park Plat, scheduled for approval on tonight’s agenda. He explained why postponing the item may be advisable. The date of June 25 was discussed as a possible alternative date to consider this item.

Mr. Burkett introduced discussion of Sound Transit alternatives.

Sarah Bohlen, Transportation Planner, distributed an options memo and discussed these options with Council. She recommended that staff set up a meeting with Joni Earl, Sound Transit Executive Director, before the June 28 Sound Transit decision on options to recommend regarding the reinstitution of commuter bus service on Aurora Avenue. Council concurred with setting up a meeting, to include the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and City Manager.

Ms. Bohlen also gave a quick update regarding recent Metro changes.

There was continued discussion regarding tonight’s agenda.

Mr. Burkett discussed a number of issues raised by citizens regarding the Aurora Corridor. Recent changes in the position of the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) were also discussed.

Councilmember Grossman raised the issue of having some kind of survey to demonstrate public support for the project.

Councilmember Ransom arrived at 6:35 p.m.

Mr. Burkett discussed the potential impacts of additional process time that would result from the FHA’s new position that further environmental process will be required. He distributed a modified recommendation for the motion regarding the approval of the final design contract for the Aurora Corridor Project. He also related his experience in meeting with the Concerned Citizens of Shoreline.

Councilmember Grossman raised concerns regarding the proposed amendment language. Mr. Burkett clarified staff’s intent and Council discussed altering specific language in the recommendation.

In response to a question, Mr. Burkett stressed staff efforts to engage the public and property owners regarding the project.

Councilmember Lee discussed the desirability of providing data from other cities to rebut the position that medians will damage businesses. She also suggested new graphics.

Mayor Jepsen asked for observational data regarding actual left-turn lane uses.

Mr. Stewart suggested utilizing the public hearing requested by the FHA to identify the issues to which staff would provide a response.

Bill Conner, Public Works Director, raised doubt that any amount of information will resolve the stated concerns.

Mayor Jepsen raised the issue of actual sales tax revenues. Staff raised concerns regarding disclosability of that information, but agreed to investigate alternatives.

The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

 

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Kristoff Bauer, Assistant to the City Manager